Health Information Technology, A.A.S.

The Health Information Technology, AAS degree program is granted by Metropolitan Community College, but coordinated at JCCC.

A health information technician has the technical skills needed to maintain the components of health information systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, legal accreditation and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system. Area hospitals and a variety of other health facilities in the community offer field experience in all procedures performed by the health information technician. When the 70-72 credit-hour program has been completed and the associate of applied science degree obtained, you will be eligible to take the accreditation examination of the American Association of Health Information Management.

Health information technology is a cooperative program between JCCC and MCC-Penn Valley Community College for Johnson County residents. You must be accepted as a student at JCCC and accepted into the program by MCC-Penn Valley. Consult with a JCCC counselor for more information.

Program courses and credit hours are subject to change because of requirement changes at the degree-granting institution. Contact MCC-Penn Valley Community College at 816-604-4245 for an application packet, which includes deadlines, program prerequisites and admission requirements.

Note: Johnson County Community College students should seek specific counsel from the MCC program personnel for the appropriate course plan and numbers.